Senior Golf Course Equipment Lead & Shop Manager

Golf Course Superintendents Association of Northern California

Fairfax (CA)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 125,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Holidays

Paid Time Off

Employee Meals

Annual bonus

Paid training and continuing education

Employee Assistance Program

GCSAA and GCSANC annual dues

Job summary

Meadow Club is seeking a Head Golf Course Mechanic & Shop Manager to oversee the maintenance shop and maintain a fleet of golf course equipment. This hands-on leader will supervise two assistants, diagnose issues, perform repairs, and plan preventive maintenance to ensure reliable operation and top playing conditions.

The role requires strong experience with turf gear, diesel engines, hydraulics, and gear-driven equipment.

Qualifications

Minimum five years of experience repairing and maintaining turf, agricultural, landscape, or comparable equipment; golf course equipment experience strongly preferred.
Previous experience as a Head Mechanic, Equipment Manager, Shop Manager, Senior Assistant Mechanic, or comparable lead technical role preferred.
Supervisory or team-lead experience preferred.
Demonstrated expertise in gasoline and diesel engines, hydraulics, electrical systems, mechanical diagnostics, and troubleshooting.
Demonstrated experience with reel mowers, bedknives, grinding equipment, height-of-cut setup, calibration, and quality-of-cut principles.
Experience with major turf equipment manufacturers such as Toro, John Deere, Jacobsen, Kubota, and Club Car preferred.
Ability to read service manuals, wiring diagrams, hydraulic schematics, and manufacturer specifications.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, communication, and time-management skills.
Proficiency with computerized maintenance systems, spreadsheets, email, and basic computer applications.
Valid California driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
Ability to communicate effectively in English; Spanish communication skills are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Supervise two Assistant Mechanics while hands-on in diagnostics, repairs, and preventive maintenance.
Manage cutting-unit setup, grinding, fabrication, fleet management, and equipment planning.
Set daily priorities to minimize downtime and ensure quality of cut and playing conditions.
Maintain safe, organized, and cost-effective shop operations with high standards of safety and accountability.